Falkirk Council have issued an appeal for empty private properties that might be available for rent.

The council said that they are looking for additional temporary accommodation to help local people and families and are keen to find one and two-bedroom properties, preferably flats, in various locations however, we would consider any property type.

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Private Sector Leasing, or PSL for short, is a scheme that allows the Council to enter into an agreement with landlords to lease their property for a minimum of three years.

Benefits of the scheme include guaranteed rental income, even if the property is empty, no direct involvement in letting or tenancy management, and assurance that all legislation relating to letting is being met.